Commodity Broker

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Commodity Broker to join our team at Freight Investor Services' Singapore office. This mid-level position suits a highly motivated individual passionate about financial markets, who excels in networking and proactively securing new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent Freight Investor Services (FIS) by delivering market intelligence and analysis to clients.
• Execute trades through voice broking on clients' behalf at relevant exchanges.
• Generate liquidity and contribute to price discovery by interacting with exchanges, systemically important entities, multilateral trading facilities, clearinghouses, prime brokers, and proprietary traders.
• Establish and maintain broker relationships to ensure liquidity when unavailable from primary providers.
• Strengthen existing client partnerships with frequent communication and monitor daily trading activities.
• Proactively gather industry insights via trade calls, surveys, events, trade shows, and conferences.
• Spot and capitalize on emerging business prospects related to market trends, future products, and clients.
• Prepare daily and weekly market price and direction updates for international desks.
• Manage client onboarding according to compliance and operational protocols.
• Evaluate client needs and financial standing regularly to identify opportunities for internal cross-selling.
• Carry out reasonable duties assigned by the company.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven brokerage experience servicing commercial clients in financial or physical markets.
• Strong expertise in price risk management is crucial.
• Essential understanding of CISI regulations and derivatives.
• Willingness and ability to travel for client visits.
• Excellent quantitative, presentation, and decision-making skills.
• Entrepreneurial drive and self-motivation.
• Knowledge of commodity products is desirable.
• Exceptional client engagement skills, able to build robust relationships and networks.
• Preferably holds a degree in economics or a related field.
• Clear and effective communication with clients and colleagues.
• Resilience and ability to thrive under pressure.
• Team-oriented mindset with ability to collaborate across diverse groups.
• Attention to detail with strong analytical and numeracy proficiency.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly with Excel.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing professional education.
• Private healthcare coverage.
• 25 days paid holiday annually.

FIS is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair treatment of all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. Accommodations for candidates with specific needs during the application or interview process are welcomed upon timely notification.

If this position aligns with your career goals, please submit your CV for consideration.